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2 little helpers love great achievements Table of contents Dispersing agents 4-21 Technical information, features and benefits 6-13 Product selector 14-21 Wetting agents and surface modifiers 22-31 Technical information, features and benefits 24-27 Product selector 28-31 Defoamers 32-45 Technical information, features and benefits 34-39 Product selector 40-45 Rheology modifiers 46-55 Technical information, features and benefits 48-51 Product selector 52-55 Film-forming agents 56-61 Technical information, features and benefits 58-59 Product selector 60-61 Glossary 62-63
little helpers love great achievements 3 A broad platform of formulation additives technologies BASF, the world s leading chemical company, is a premiere provider of formulation additives for the paints and coatings industry. These unique products help enable performance-driven products which meet the latest and most stringent environmental regulations. Our portfolio comprises a broad technology base of dispersing agents, wetting agents and surface modifiers, defoamers, rheology modifiers and film-forming agents. With global manufacturing capabilities, a strong research and development platform, full-service regional technical laboratories, pre-screening capabilities and a team of knowledgeable, experienced experts, BASF can help you make your coatings better and help your business to be successful. Looking for innovative solutions where little helpers make all the difference for your high quality coatings? At BASF, we create chemistry.
4 little helpers love great achievements Dispersing agents Dispersing agents are used to wet and stabilize pigments and other particles within paints, coatings and ink formulations. For formulators they represent an essential component as they provide color strength, gloss, viscosity stability and prevent sedimentation of particles. At a glance dispersing agents for full range of coatings and ink formulations highly efficient solutions for aqueous, solvent-based, high solids or 100 % solids systems and for universal pigment concentrates broad technology portfolio including polymeric, oligomeric and surfactant-based dispersing agents award-winning Controlled Free Radical Polymerization (CFRP) technology allows for higher efficiency and broader compatibility which creates optimal rheology and improved coloristics benefits including outstanding viscosity reduction, increased color intensity and hiding power, enhanced gloss, low VOC and APEO-free and improved freeze-thaw stability
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6 little helpers love great achievements Dispersing agents Technical information, features and benefits Product name Description Solids (%) Amine number (mg KOH/g) Acid value (mg KOH/g) VOC content (%) Recommended for low-voc systems* low-molecular-weight dispersing agents mainly designed for water-based systems, surfactant-like types Dispex Ultra FA 4404 phosphonic acid (chelating agent) 50 - - < 0.1 Dispex Ultra FA 4416 aqueous solution based on: ethoxylated fatty acids, fatty alcohol, phosphates 75 - - < 2 Dispex Ultra FA 4420 > 99 35 19 < 1 fatty acid modified emulsifier (FAME) Dispex Ultra FA 4425 > 99 47 46 < 1 Dispex Ultra FA 4431 aliphatic polyether with acidic groups 98-100 < 0.1 Dispex Ultra FA 4437 modified natural oil > 99 - - < 1 Dispex Ultra FA 4480 modified fatty alcohol ethoxylate 80 - - < 0.1 Dispex Ultra FA 4483 phosphoric acid ester 30-25 < 1 low-molecular-weight dispersing agents mainly designed for solvent-based systems, conventional types Efka FA 4600 sulfosuccinic acid amide 35.5 - - 27.5 Efka FA 4601 blend of fatty alcohol sulfates 47 - - ~ 16 Efka FA 4608 hydroxy-functional unsaturated modified carboxylic acid > 99 85 - < 1 Efka FA 4609 solution of a copolymer with acidic groups 52-53 48 Efka FA 4620 acidic polyether > 97-290 < 2.5 Efka FA 4642 > 97 20 65 < 2.5 unsaturated polyamide and acid ester salts Efka FA 4644 52 16 25 48 Efka FA 4654 high molecular weight carboxylic acid salts 52 51 53 48 Efka FA 4663 NU salts of a polycarboxylic acid 46 56 56 54 Efka FA 4665 Efka FA 4666 unsaturated carboxylic acid and esters, combined with a compatible organically modified polysiloxane high molecular weight unsaturated carboxylic acid salts 52-120 48 52-140 48 Efka FA 4671 alkylol ammonium salt of carboxylic acid 53 100 90 < 1 All products APEO-free
little helpers love great achievements 7 water-based systems Recommended for solvent-based systems solvent-free systems Features and benefits Anionic dispersing agent; excellent liquefying effect in inorganic pigment slurry formulations. Wetting and dispersing agent for aqueous formulations; suitable for organic and inorganic pigments and pigment concentrates. Dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments; also suitable as co-dispersing agent with high-molecular-weight dispersing agents; will improve compatibility and color acceptance of universal colorants in base paints. Dispersing agent for universal decorative colorants for tinting systems; makes colorants with excellent compatibility and stability. Dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and fillers for decorative and industrial coatings. Color acceptance improver for aqueous coatings; good wetting properties on difficult-to-wet substrates. Universal, non-ionic wetting and dispersing agent; powerful alternative to APEOs; improves gloss development, color intensity and color acceptance. Dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and fillers for decorative and industrial coatings. Anti-settling agent for non-aqueous systems; provides good anti-settling properties in polar systems. Anti-settling agent for non-aqueous systems; good anti-settling properties for medium-polar systems. Wetting and dispersing additive for inorganic pigments (especially TiO 2) and extenders; provides increased gloss and reduces pigment flooding. Polymeric wetting and dispersing agent for titanium dioxide, fillers, extenders and other inorganic pigments like iron oxides with broad compatibility in a wide range of resin systems. Dispersing agent for inorganic pigments; suitable for all types of industrial and decorative coatings, especially TiO 2 ; dispersion of extenders and fillers in composite formulations (SMC+BMC). Solvent-based and solvent-free systems; also effective for gelling bentonite concentrates. Solvent-based and solvent-free systems; also effective for gelling bentonite concentrates. Low-polar to medium-polar systems; also for bentonite gels. Oligomeric wetting and dispersing agent for solvent-based formulations; provides excellent anti-settling and anti-floating properties. Polyurethane systems and baking enamels; also for orientation of aluminum pigments. Polyurethane systems and baking enamels; strong anti-settling effect. Water- and solvent-based systems; strong anti-settling effects. * Recommended for low-voc paints and coatings if VOC content < 1 %. Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method defined in the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC. For products with a VOC level above 15 % the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
8 little helpers love great achievements Dispersing agents Technical information, features and benefits Product name Description Solids (%) Amine number (mg KOH/g) Acid value (mg KOH/g) VOC content (%) Recommended for low-voc systems* high-molecular-weight dispersing agents Dispex Ultra PA 4510 50 45 20 50 Dispex Ultra PA 4530 50 26 35 50 Dispex Ultra PA 4550 modified polyacrylate polymer 50 27 - < 1 Dispex Ultra PA 4560 40 25 - < 1 Dispex Ultra PA 4590 40 40 6 < 20 Dispex Ultra PX 4275 copolymer 37.5 - - < 0.5 Dispex Ultra PX 4525 blend of amine- and acid-functional polymers 91 16 33 < 1 Dispex Ultra PX 4575 40 32 < 0.1 acrylic block copolymer made by controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP) Dispex Ultra PX 4585 50 20 - < 0.1 Efka PA 4450 carboxy-functional polymer 50-110 50 Efka PA 4400 40 42-60 Efka PA 4401 modified polyacrylate polymer 50 50-50 Efka PA 4403 55 35-45 Efka PU 4009 60 9 13 40 Efka PU 4010 51 6 12 49 Efka PU 4015 modified polyurethane polymer 50 10-50 Efka PU 4020 65 9-35 Efka PU 4046 40 19-60 All products APEO-free
little helpers love great achievements 9 water-based systems Recommended for solvent-based systems solvent-free systems Features and benefits Water-based industrial coatings, solvent-based colorants. Water-based industrial coatings, solvent-based colorants including NC lacquers. Water-based industrial and automotive coatings, ph-independent, broad compatibility; suitable for making resin-containing and resin-free pigment concentrates. Water-based decorative and industrial coatings, ph-independent; broad compatibility; suitable for making resin-containing and resin-free pigment concentrates. Water-based industrial and decorative coatings where cost-effective performance is vital; suited for making universal colorants with good compatibility. High-performance wetting and dispersing agent; specifically designed for semi-gloss and high-gloss paint formulations and pigment concentrates. Universal wetting and dispersing agent; improves gloss development, color intensity, and color acceptance. VOC-free dispersing agent for water-based systems with benchmark performance in inorganic pigments; excellent overall performance for organic pigments; broad compatibility towards different resin systems; designed for colorants but wellsuited for grinds into primers, gloss and semi gloss-paints. High-end water-based coatings, industrial and automotive; broad compatibility with different binder systems; phindependent; suitable for making resin-free pigment concentrates. Polymeric dispersing agent for organic and inorganic pigments in non-aqueous systems; especially designed for highquality coatings and pigment concentrates. Specifically used in coil coating applications and polyester/melamine baking enamels. Industrial coatings, transportation topcoats; excellent (viscosity depression) for industrial colorants (pigment pastes) in combination with grinding resins such as Laropal A 81. For resin-containing pigment concentrates based on alkyd resins. General industrial coatings where cost-effective performance is vital. General industrial coatings, wood coatings for stabilization of TiO 2 and matting agents. Solvent-based industrial coatings, low viscosity in high-pigmented systems. Aromatic-free dispersing agent for solvent-based industrial coatings and decorative coatings and colorants. General industrial coatings. * Recommended for low-voc paints and coatings if VOC content < 1 %. Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method defined in the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC. For products with a VOC level above 15 % the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
10 little helpers love great achievements Dispersing agents Technical information, features and benefits Product name Description Solids (%) Amine number (mg KOH/g) Acid value (mg KOH/g) VOC content (%) Recommended for low-voc systems* high-molecular-weight dispersing agents (cont.) Efka PU 4047 35 17-65 Efka PU 4050 45 14-55 Efka PU 4061 modified polyurethane polymer 30 8-70 Efka PU 4063 45 10-55 Efka PU 4080 30 4-70 Efka PX 4300 80 56-20 Efka PX 4310 50 19-50 Efka PX 4320 50 28-50 Efka acrylic block copolymer made by PX 4330 controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP) 70 28-30 Efka PX 4340 55 4-45 Efka PX 4350 51 13-49 Efka PX 4701 > 97 40 - < 2.5 Efka PX 4731 > 97 25 - < 2.5 Efka PX 4732 > 97 25 - < 2.5 advanced polymers Efka PX 4733 > 97 25 - < 2.5 Efka PX 4751 51 13-49 All products APEO-free
little helpers love great achievements 11 water-based systems Recommended for solvent-based systems solvent-free systems Features and benefits High-quality industrial finishes including automotive OEM and refinish. High-quality industrial finishes including automotive OEM and refinish as well as resin-minimal pigment concentrates. High-quality industrial, automotive and refinish applications, strong viscosity-depressing properties. Polymeric dispersing agent for the deflocculation of inorganic and organic pigments in high-quality solvent-based pigment pastes. Strong viscosity-depressing properties. Solvent-based industrial and decorative coatings including medium- and long-oil alkyds. High-quality solvent-based industrial and automotive coatings; setting new standards as a dispersing agent for resin-free pigment pastes for coil coatings and dispersing agent for carbon blacks giving extremely high jetness. High-quality solvent-based industrial coatings, being less polar compared to Efka PX 4310; it demonstrates better suitability for thermoplastic acrylates. Solvent-based industrial and decorative coatings; excellent (broad compatibility) for industrial colorants (pigment pastes) in combination with grinding resins such as Laropal A 81. Solvent-based high-end applications, industrial and automotive systems; good performance in CAB-modified systems but also with 2-pack PUR and 2-pack epoxy. High-quality solvent-based industrial and automotive coatings; peak performance with phthalocyanine pigments. Dispersing agent for high-performance pigments especially for energy-curable systems; especially for UV inkjet; also for solvent-based applications, both mild-solvent and strong-solvent. Dispersing agent for high-performance pigments especially for energy-curable systems; also for solvent-based applications both mild-solvent and strong-solvent; peak performance in mild-solvent systems. Dispersing agent for high-performance pigments especially for energy-curable systems; also for solvent-based applications both mild-solvent and strong-solvent; peak performance in strong-solvent systems. Tin-free version of Efka PX 4731. High-quality solvent-based industrial and automotive coatings; peak performance with phthalocyanine pigments. * Recommended for low-voc paints and coatings if VOC content < 1 %. Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method defined in the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC. For products with a VOC level above 15 % the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
12 little helpers love great achievements Dispersing agents Technical information, features and benefits Product name Description Solids (%) Amine number (mg KOH/g) Acid value (mg KOH/g) VOC content (%) Recommended for low-voc systems* anionic dispersing agents based on polycarboxylic acid Dispex AA 4135 NA 35 - - < 0.1 Dispex AA 4140 NS sodium polyacrylate polymer 45 - - < 0.3 Dispex AA 4144 35 - - < 0.3 Dispex AA 4935 powdered sodium polyacrylate polymer >91 - - < 0.1 Dispex CX 4230 28 - - < 2.5 ammonium polyacrylate copolymer Dispex CX 4240 40 - - < 2.0 Dispex CX 4320 sodium salt of carboxylic acid copolymer 25 - - < 0.1 Dispex CX 4340 sodium polyacrylate copolymer 40 - - < 0.3 Dispex CX 4910 powdered sodium polyacrylate copolymer > 99 - - < 0.1 Dispex CX 4340 sodium polyacrylate copolymer 40 - - < 0.3 Dispex CX 4910 powdered sodium polyacrylate copolymer > 99 - - < 0.1 universal dispersing resins for resin-minimal pigment concentrates (RMPC) Dispex Ultra PA 4503 fatty-acid modified polymer 75 - - < 1 All products APEO-free
little helpers love great achievements 13 water-based systems Recommended for solvent-based systems solvent-free systems Features and benefits Standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments. Standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments; low polydispersity leading to most efficient dispersing properties and liquefying effect. Standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments; low polydispersity leading to most efficient dispersing properties and liquefying effect. Polymeric dispersing agent based on acrylic acid sodium salt in powder form. Medium-hydrophobic dispersing agent for interior and exterior architectural coatings; good liquefying effect. For inorganic pigments and extenders; more hydrophobic than Dispex AA 4040. Excellent dispersing performance, improves gloss, improves wet-scrub resistance, improves blocking resistance, excellent ZnO-compatibility. For inorganic pigments and extenders; more hydrophobic than Dispex AA 4140. Powder product with excellent properties; can be used in dry preparations. For inorganic pigments and extenders; more hydrophobic than Dispex AA 4140. Powder product with excellent properties; can be used in dry preparations. Self-emulsifying polyester for water-based decorative pigment concentrates; also improves colorant acceptance in solventbased alkyd systems. * Recommended for low-voc paints and coatings if VOC content < 1 %. Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method defined in the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC. For products with a VOC level above 15 % the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
14 little helpers love great achievements Dispersing agents Product selector Architectural Water-based coatings Product name Description high PVC paints matte / interior satin / semi-gloss gloss wood paints and stains exterior and elastic paints, plasters colorants low-voc alkyd emulsions PU emulsions low-molecular-weight dispersing agents mainly designed for water-based systems, surfactant-like types Dispex Ultra FA 4404 phosphonic acid (chelating agent) Dispex Ultra FA 4416 Dispex Ultra FA 4420 Dispex Ultra FA 4425 aqueous solution based on: ethoxylated fatty acids, fatty alcohol, phosphates fatty acid modified emulsifier (FAME) Dispex Ultra FA 4431 aliphatic polyether with acidic groups Dispex Ultra FA 4437 modified natural oil Dispex Ultra FA 4480 modified fatty alcohol ethoxylate Dispex Ultra FA 4483 phosphoric acid ester low-molecular-weight dispersing agents mainly designed for solvent-based systems, conventional types Efka FA 4600 sulfosuccinic acid amide Efka FA 4601 Efka FA 4608 Efka FA 4609 blend of fatty alcohol sulfates hydroxy-functional unsaturated modified carboxylic acid acidic polyester polyamide Efka FA 4620 acidic polyether Efka FA 4642 Efka FA 4644 unsaturated polyamide and acid ester salts Efka FA 4654 high molecular weight carboxylic acid salts Efka FA 4663 NU Efka FA 4665 Efka FA 4666 salts of a polycarboxylic acid unsaturated carboxylic acid and esters, combined with a compatible organically modified polysiloxane high molecular weight unsaturated carboxylic acid salts Efka FA 4671 alkylol ammonium salt of carboxylic acid The data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
little helpers love great achievements 15 industrial and automotive 100 % systems Solvent-based coatings styrene acrylic/ acrylic emulsions baking coating/ enamels 2-pk epoxy powder coating UV-curable 2-pk epoxy/ unsaturated polyester NC alkyd, long oil alkyd, medium oil high-solids polyacrylic/ polyurethane PVC/vinyl 2-pk epoxy baking enamels coil coatings excellent good
16 little helpers love great achievements Dispersing agents Product selector Architectural Water-based coatings Product name Description high PVC paints matte / interior satin / semi-gloss gloss wood paints and stains exterior and elastic paints, plasters colorants low-voc alkyd emulsions PU emulsions high-molecular-weight dispersing agents Dispex Ultra PA 4510 Dispex Ultra PA 4530 Dispex Ultra PA 4550 modified polyacrylate polymer Dispex Ultra PA 4560 Dispex Ultra PA 4590 Dispex Ultra PX 4275 copolymer Dispex Ultra PX 4525 blend of amine- and acid-functional polymers Dispex Ultra PX 4575 acrylic block copolymer made by controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP) Dispex Ultra PX 4585 Efka PA 4450 carboxy-functional polymer Efka PA 4400 Efka PA 4401 modified polyacrylate polymer Efka PA 4403 Efka PU 4009 Efka PU 4010 Efka PU 4015 modified polyurethane polymer Efka PU 4020 Efka PU 4046 The data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
little helpers love great achievements 17 industrial and automotive 100 % systems Solvent-based coatings styrene acrylic/ acrylic emulsions baking coating/ enamels 2-pk epoxy powder coating UV-curable 2-pk epoxy/ unsaturated polyester NC alkyd, long oil alkyd, medium oil high-solids polyacrylic/ polyurethane PVC/vinyl 2-pk epoxy baking enamels coil coatings excellent good
18 little helpers love great achievements Dispersing agents Product selector Architectural Water-based coatings Product name Description high PVC paints matte / interior satin / semi-gloss gloss wood paints and stains exterior and elastic paints, plasters colorants low-voc alkyd emulsions PU emulsions high-molecular-weight dispersing agents (cont.) Efka PU 4047 Efka PU 4050 Efka PU 4061 modified polyurethane polymer Efka PU 4063 Efka PU 4080 Efka PX 4300 Efka PX 4310 Efka PX 4320 Efka PX 4330 acrylic block copolymer made by controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP) Efka PX 4340 Efka PX 4350 Efka PX 4701 Efka PX 4731 Efka PX 4732 advanced polymers Efka PX 4733 Efka PX 4751 The data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
little helpers love great achievements 19 industrial and automotive 100 % systems Solvent-based coatings styrene acrylic/ acrylic emulsions baking coating/ enamels 2-pk epoxy powder coating UV-curable 2-pk epoxy/ unsaturated polyester NC alkyd, long oil alkyd, medium oil high-solids polyacrylic/ polyurethane PVC/vinyl 2-pk epoxy baking enamels coil coatings excellent good
20 little helpers love great achievements Dispersing agents Product selector Architectural Water-based coatings Product name Description high PVC paints matte / interior satin / semi-gloss gloss wood paints and stains exterior and elastic paints, plasters colorants low-voc alkyd emulsions PU emulsions anionic dispersing agents based on polycarboxylic acid Dispex AA 4030 ammonium polyacrylate polymer Dispex AA 4040 NS Dispex AA 4135 NA Dispex AA 4140 NS sodium polyacrylate polymer Dispex AA 4144 Dispex AA 4935 powdered sodium polyacrylate polymer Dispex CX 4230 ammonium polyacrylate copolymer Dispex CX 4240 Dispex CX 4320 sodium salt of carboxylic acid copolymer Dispex CX 4340 sodium polyacrylate copolymer Dispex CX 4910 powdered sodium polyacrylate copolymer universal dispersing resins for resin-minimal pigment concentrates (RMPC) Dispex Ultra PA 4503 fatty-acid modified polymer The data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
little helpers love great achievements 21 industrial and automotive 100 % systems Solvent-based coatings styrene acrylic/ acrylic emulsions baking coating/ enamels 2-pk epoxy powder coating UV-curable 2-pk epoxy/ unsaturated polyester NC alkyd, long oil alkyd, medium oil high-solids polyacrylic/ polyurethane PVC/vinyl 2-pk epoxy baking enamels coil coatings excellent good
22 little helpers love great achievements Wetting agents and surface modifiers Wetting agents and surface modifiers provide a formulation with adequate wetting properties, enhance different component compatibility and/or improve the appearance of a coating surface. Within this product group, BASF offers wetting agents, flow and leveling agents, and slip agents. At a glance wetting, flow and leveling, and slip agents for aqueous and non-aqueous coatings broad technology portfolio including polymeric, oligomeric and surfactant-based products slip agents with very good recoatability and wetting properties polymeric flow and leveling agents providing excellent intercoat adhesion benefits including high efficiency for dosage reduction and universal suitability
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24 little helpers love great achievements Wetting agents and surface modifiers Technical information, features and benefits Product name Description Solids (%) VOC content (%) Recommended for low-voc systems* water-based systems substrate wetting agents Hydropalat WE 3111 polymer based surfactant ~80 < 1.0 Hydropalat WE 3120 > 99.5 < 0.5 Hydropalat WE 3135 100 < 0.1 Hydropalat WE 3136 100 < 0.1 alkoxylated surfactants Hydropalat WE 3147 70 < 1 Hydropalat WE 3155 100 < 0.1 Hydropalat WE 3167 100 < 0.1 Hydropalat WE 3220 silicone surfactants 100 < 0.1 Hydropalat WE 3221 52 48 Hydropalat WE 3311 alkoxylated surfactants 100 < 0.1 Hydropalat WE 3317 100 < 0.1 Hydropalat WE 3320 ~90 < 0.1 Hydropalat WE 3322 polymer based surfactant > 99 < 1 Hydropalat WE 3323 > 99 < 1 Hydropalat WE 3370 fluorinated polyacrylate 60 <10 Hydropalat WE 3475 sulfosuccinate 75 ~ 6 Hydropalat WE 3477 75 ~ 6 Hydropalat WE 3650 modified alkoxylate 100 < 0.1 Hydropalat WE 3694 alkylpolyethylene glycol ether made from a C10 Guerbet alcohol 100 < 0.1 Hydropalat WE 3966 alkoxylated surfactant 100 < 0.1 Hydropalat WE 3987 100 < 0.1 All products APEO-free
little helpers love great achievements 25 Recommended for solvent-based systems solvent-free systems Features and benefits Alkyl phenol free, proprietary, non-ionic ethoxylate aliphatic alcohol. Low-foaming wetting agent for aqueous formulations; excellent reduction of dynamic surface tension. A difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups. It is non-ionic and 100% active. HLB ~ 19. A difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups. It is non-ionic and 100% active. HLB 1-7. Alkyl phenol free, non-ionic surfactant; stabilizes high inorganic filler content coatings. HLB ~ 18. A water-soluble polyalkylene glycol that is 100% active. Difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups. A non-ionic surfactants that is 100% active and relatively non-toxic. HLB ~ 16. High performance silicone-based wetting agent; strong reduction of static surface tension; excellent compatibility, no increase in surface slip High performance silicone-based wetting agent; strong reduction of static surface tension; excellent compatibility, no increase in surface slip. Nonvolatile, non-ionic surfactant, which is used in waterborne coatings as a wetting and dispersing agent for enhanced color development/acceptance and improved substrated wetting. HLB ~ 8. Difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups. A non-ionic surfactants that is 100% active and relatively non-toxic. HLB 7-12. Nonvolatile, non-ionic surfactant, which is used in waterborne coatings as a wetting and dispersing agent for enhanced color development/acceptance and improved substrated wetting. HLB ~ 14. Anti-foaming, wetting and leveling agent. Anti-foaming, wetting and leveling agent - hydrophobic. Fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate; in water-based systems, excellent substrate wetting, leveling and anti-cratering. Highly efficient sulfosuccinate wetting agent; strong reduction of dynamic surface tension; standard product used in overprint varnishes. Highly efficient sulfosuccinate wetting agent; strong reduction of dynamic surface tension; standard product used in overprint varnishes. Excellent dynamic surface tension reduction in combination with low foam stabilization. Improves substrate wetting; excellent emulsification properties. Powder form surfactant; helps prevents pigment flocculation in waterbased inks during let-down. Solid grade (prill) difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups. A non-ionic surfactant that is 100% active and relatively non-toxic. HLB > 24. * Recommended for low-voc paints and coatings if VOC content < 1 %. Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method defined in the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC. For products with a VOC level above 15 % the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
26 little helpers love great achievements Wetting agents and surface modifiers Technical information, features and benefits Product name Description Solids (%) VOC content (%) Recommended for low-voc systems* water-based systems flow and leveling agents Efka FL 3277 fluorinated polyacrylates > 97 < 2.5 Efka FL 3337 solvents > 95 Efka FL 3670 fluorinated polyacrylates 70 30 Efka FL 3740 EH > 97 < 0.5 copolyacrylates Efka FL 3745 > 96 < 0.5 Efka FL 3770 50 50 Efka FL 3772 fluorinated polyacrylates 60 40 Efka FL 3777 70 30 Efka FL 3778 70 30 copolyacrylates Efka FL 3785 50 50 slip and leveling agents Hydropalat SL 3682 aqueous dispersion of a silicone 65 < 1 Efka SL 3030 52 48 Efka SL 3031 52 48 Efka SL 3033 15 85 Efka SL 3035 52 48 Efka SL 3200 > 95 < 5 modified polysiloxanes Efka SL 3210 > 99 < 1 Efka SL 3236 > 99 < 1 Efka SL 3257 > 95 < 0.5 Efka SL 3288 > 99 < 1 Efka SL 3299 > 99 < 1 Efka SL 3883 reactive polysiloxanes 70 30 All products APEO-free
little helpers love great achievements 27 Recommended for solvent-based systems solvent-free systems Features and benefits Fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate; solvent-free version of Efka FL 3777. Solvent blend of high-boiling aromatics, ketones and esters; flow agent, prevents surface defects, cob-webbing, streaking, chilling, shortens setting time. Fluoro-modified polyacrylate; solvent-based industrial and wood coatings; improved leveling and defoaming performance compared to Efka FL 3600 Silicone and solvent-free flow and leveling agent with air-release properties for non-aqueous coatings. Silicone and solvent-free flow and leveling agent with air-release properties. Fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate; solvent-based industrial and wood coatings; improved leveling and defoaming performance compared to Efka FL 3777. Fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate; leveling and anti-cratering; can be used in both water and solvent-based systems. Fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate; solvent-based systems, coil coatings, OEM and industrial coatings; excellent combination of low foam, substrate wetting and leveling. Acrylic polymer; coil coating, solvent-based and solvent-free systems. Acrylic polymer; leveling agent for industrial coatings, coil coatings, 2-pack PUR, 2-pack epoxy; baking enamels. Aqueous dispersion of a ultra-high molecular weight silicone, improved slip, mar resistance and anti-blocking properties. Organically modified polysiloxane; improved slip and mar-resistance, very compatible. Organically modified polysiloxane; solvent-based metal, wood and paper coatings including UV-cured. Organically modified polysiloxane; improved surface flow, excellent compatibility in clear coats. Organically modified polysiloxane; solvent- and water-based coatings, baking enamels, unsaturated PE including UV-cured. Improves flow and slip of solvent-based and solvent-free coatings. Broad spectrum and efficient flow and slip enhancer; economic solutions. Solvent-free modified polysiloxane; solvent-based wood finishes, industrial coatings and solvent-free floor coatings. Highly effective solvent-free slip additive and leveling agent for non-aqueous coatings and UV systems. Organically modified polysiloxane; strong slip and surface smoothness effect for high-gloss industrial coatings. Organically modified polysiloxane; strong slip and surface smoothness effect for high-gloss industrial coatings. Polysiloxane-modified with unsaturated terminal groups; UV-curing systems for wood, plastic and paper coatings. * Recommended for low-voc paints and coatings if VOC content < 1 %. Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method defined in the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC. For products with a VOC level above 15 % the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
28 little helpers love great achievements Wetting agents and surface modifiers Product selector Architectural Water-based coatings Product name Description high PVC paints matte / interior satin / semi-gloss high gloss wood paints and stains exterior and elastic paints, plasters colorants low-voc alkyd emulsions PU emulsions substrate wetting agent Hydropalat WE 3111 polymer based surfactant Hydropalat WE 3120 Hydropalat WE 3135 Hydropalat WE 3136 alkoxylated surfactants Hydropalat WE 3147 Hydropalat WE 3155 Hydropalat WE 3167 Hydropalat WE 3220 silicone surfactants Hydropalat WE 3221 Hydropalat WE 3311 alkoxylated surfactants Hydropalat WE 3317 Hydropalat WE 3320 Hydropalat WE 3322 polymer based surfactant Hydropalat WE 3323 Hydropalat WE 3370 fluorinated polyacrylates Hydropalat WE 3475 sulfosuccinates Hydropalat WE 3477 Hydropalat WE 3650 modified alkoxylate Hydropalat WE 3694 Hydropalat WE 3966 alkylpolyethylene glycol ether made from a C10 Guerbet alcohol alkoxylated surfactant Hydropalat WE 3987 The data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
little helpers love great achievements 29 industrial and automotive 100 % systems Solvent-based coatings styrene acrylic/ acrylic emulsions baking coating/ enamels 2-pk epoxy powder coating UV-curable 2-pk epoxy/ unsaturated polyester NC alkyd, long oil alkyd, medium oil high-solids polyacrylic/ polyurethane PVC/vinyl 2-pk epoxy baking enamels coil coatings excellent good
30 little helpers love great achievements Wetting agents and surface modifiers Product selector Architectural Water-based coatings Product name Description high PVC paints matte / interior satin / semi-gloss gloss wood paints and stains exterior and elastic paints, plasters colorants low-voc alkyd emulsions PU emulsions flow and leveling agents Efka FL 3277 fluorinated polyacrylates Efka FL 3337 solvents Efka FL 3670 fluorinated polyacrylates Efka FL 3740 EH Efka FL 3745 copolyacrylates Efka FL 3770 Efka FL 3772 fluorinated polyacrylates Efka FL 3777 Efka FL 3778 Efka FL 3785 copolyacrylates slip and leveling agents Hydropalat SL 3682 aqueous dispersion of a silicone Efka SL 3030 Efka SL 3031 Efka SL 3033 Efka SL 3035 Efka SL 3200 Efka SL 3210 Efka SL 3236 Efka SL 3257 Efka SL 3288 Efka SL 3299 Efka SL 3883 modified polysiloxanes reactive polysiloxanes The data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
little helpers love great achievements 31 industrial and automotive 100 % systems Solvent-based coatings styrene acrylic/ acrylic emulsions baking coating/ enamels 2-pk epoxy powder coating UV-curable 2-pk epoxy/ unsaturated polyester NC alkyd, long oil alkyd, medium oil high-solids polyacrylic/ polyurethane PVC/vinyl 2-pk epoxy baking enamels coil coatings excellent good
32 little helpers love great achievements Defoamers Defoamers suppress and destroy foam and its negative effects prior to and during application of a coating. By removing or inhibiting air bubbles they are important process aids throughout the paint production as well as the application process. Paint manufacturers benefit from foam-free production processes by reaching their desired results much quicker and do not have to worry about additional negative side effects, for example inaccurate filling of containers due to entrapped air. During application the build-up of foam has to be prevented to ensure an optimum paint surface without any remaining bubbles or other surface defects. At a glance broad selection of defoamer technologies including products based on mineral oils or native oils as well as specialty-emulsion defoamers, organo-silicone-based and silicone-free products and star-polymer defoamers focus on establishing a perfect balance between excellent foam suppression, high compatibility, long-term efficiency, easy-handling and environmental compliance in the form of VOC-free, low VOC and low odor solutions
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34 little helpers love great achievements Defoamers Technical information, features and benefits Product name Description Solids (%) Incorporation VOC content (%) Recommended for low-voc systems* water-based systems defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems Foamaster MO 2107 > 98 grinding stage / let-down 2 Foamaster MO 2111 NC > 91 grinding stage / let-down 9 Foamaster MO 2119 > 99 Foamaster MO 2133 > 98 Foamaster MO 2140 > 98 Foamaster MO 2152 > 97 Foamaster MO 2170 > 92 Foamaster MO 2172 mineral oil-based defoamers > 95 Foamaster MO 2175 > 98 Foamaster MO 2184 > 88 Foamaster MO 2185 > 94 Foamaster MO 2190 > 93 Foamaster MO 2192 > 96 grinding stage / let-down grinding stage / let-down grinding stage / let-down grinding stage / let-down at any stage of the production process grinding stage / let-down at any stage of the production process grinding stage / let-down grinding stage / let-down grinding stage / let-down grinding stage / let-down < 1 2 2 3 8 5 2 12 6 7 4 Foamaster MO NDW NC > 78 at any stage of the production process 22 Foamaster MO NXZ NC > 88 at any stage of the production process 12 Foamaster WO 2310 100 white-oil-based defoamers Foamaster WO 2323 100 grinding stage / let-down grinding stage / let-down < 0.1 < 0.1 FoamStar ED 2522 ~ 20 at any stage of the production process < 0.1 FoamStar ED 2523 emulsion defoamers ~ 27 FoamStar ED 2526 ~ 80 All products APEO-free grinding stage / let-down before or after processing < 0.1 < 1
little helpers love great achievements 35 Recommended for solvent-based systems solvent-free systems Features and benefits Suitable for low surfactant containing systems. Broad-spectrum highly compatible defoamer specifically designed for water-based paints; excellent efficiency in systems with coarse ingredients. Silicone and mineral oil free defoamer; well-suited for ink defoaming where printing press plates are swollen or softened by mineral oil based defoamers. Cost effective with broad spectrum use - effective in low-voc paints. Effective in paints using associative thickeners. High persistency, broad compatibility, effective in low-voc paints. Very effective defoamer for aqueous emulsion-based paints as well as for monomer stripping. Especially effective in high gloss paints. Good persistency, non-settling, non-separating. Very effective in printing inks and polyvinyl alcohol. High compatibility, potency, and color acceptance: good post add. Excellent for adhesives. More potent version of Foamaster MO 2185, good performance in stains. General purpose, very broad spectrum. General purpose, very broad spectrum, improved dispersability over Foamaster MO NDW NC. Effective defoamer specifically designed for emulsions and adhesives with very broad food contact applications. Effective defoamer specifically designed for emulsion paints. High-performance, ultra-low VOC silicone emulsion defoamer for premium water-based paints, clear coats and inks; excellent storage stability; extremely low VOC content. Ultra-low VOC, emulsion defoamer for medium to high PVC architectural coatings. Water-based coatings, strong defoamer for both mill base and let-down; shows good effects in alkyd emulsions. * Recommended for low-voc paints and coatings if VOC content < 1 %. Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method defined in the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC. For products with a VOC level above 15 % the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
36 little helpers love great achievements Defoamers Technical information, features and benefits Product name Description Solids (%) Incorporation VOC content (%) Recommended for low-voc systems* water-based systems defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems (cont.) FoamStar PB 2706 polyether derivative of a fatty acid 98 FoamStar PB 2922 100 powder defoamers FoamStar PB 2941 > 90 before or after processing mixtures in powder form mixtures in powder form 2 < 0.1 10 FoamStar SI 2210 NC > 99 at any stage of the production process 1 FoamStar SI 2213 100 FoamStar SI 2250 modified polydimethylsiloxane-based defoamers > 99 FoamStar SI 2280 > 99 FoamStar SI 2292 NC > 10 at any stage of the production process grinding stage / final production at any stage of the production process at any stage of the production process < 0.1 < 1 < 1 90 FoamStar ST 2400 > 98 grinding stage / let-down 2 FoamStar ST 2410 > 98 FoamStar ST 2412 > 98 FoamStar ST 2420 > 99 FoamStar ST 2434 > 98 star polymer-based defoamers FoamStar ST 2436 > 98 FoamStar ST 2438 > 98 FoamStar ST 2439 > 98 FoamStar ST 2445 >99 FoamStar ST 2446 > 98 grinding stage / let-down grinding stage / let-down grinding stage / let-down grinding stage / let-down grinding stage / let-down grinding stage / let-down grinding stage / let-down grinding stage / let-down at any stage of the production process 2 2 <0.5 2 2 2 2 1 2 All products APEO-free
little helpers love great achievements 37 Recommended for solvent-based systems solvent-free systems Features and benefits Efficient defoamer for the manufacture of construction chemicals products. Emission-free powder defoamer, good compatibility and high efficiency in gypsum-based systems; imparts good flow properties. Powder defoamer for mortars, putties, paste fillers, tile adhesives and self-leveling flooring systems. 100 %-active-content defoamer for non-pigmented and low-pigmented aqueous coatings, printing inks, adhesives and UV-curable systems; provides a strong spontaneous defoaming effect; outstanding long-term defoaming persistency. Very compatible defoamer for clear and low-pigmented paints and coatings and for aqueous flexo inks; highly effective with excellent compatibility. Water-based coatings and pigment concentrates where high-shear processing or application exists; most effective in the range. Water-based acrylic, low-pvc and baking systems, water-based pigment concentrates; defoamer with good compatibility and good defoaming. Highly compatible silicone-based defoamer solution for high gloss paints and varnishes based on acrylics and polyurethane dispersions; minimized risk of cratering. Low use level, excellent persistence; certified silicone-free. Low use level, excellent persistence, good choice for low VOC emulsion paints. Low use level, excellent persistence, good choice for styrene-acrylics. Low use level, excellent persistence, good choice for very low VOC systems. Easy incorporation, post addable, semi-gloss and gloss coatings. Mainly for post addition, more potent than FoamStar ST 2434. Silicone-based, for high quality paints, excellent persistency and foam knockdown. More potent version of FoamStar ST 2438. Top performance in low/zero VOC coatings and tints, good problem-solving defoamer. Top performance in low/zero VOC coatings and tints, good problem-solving defoamer, better flow and leveling properties. * Recommended for low-voc paints and coatings if VOC content < 1 %. Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method defined in the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC. For products with a VOC level above 15 % the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
38 little helpers love great achievements Defoamers Technical information, features and benefits Product name Description Solids (%) Incorporation VOC content (%) Recommended for low-voc systems* water-based systems defoamers designed to be used in non-aqueous systems Efka PB 2001 26 before or after processing 74 N/A Efka PB 2010 - before or after processing ~80 N/A Efka PB 2018 - before or after processing >95 N/A Efka PB 2020 - solvent-based solution of defoaming substances silicone-free before or after processing ~80 N/A Efka PB 2021 - end of processing >90 N/A Efka PB 2050 - prior to processing ~70 N/A Efka PB 2720 - before or after processing ~60 N/A Efka PB 2744 > 99 before addition of pigments / fillers <0.5 Efka SI 2008 - before or after processing 99 N/A Efka SI 2022 - before or after processing > 90 N/A Efka SI 2023 - before or after processing > 90 N/A Efka SI 2025 - before or after processing > 95 N/A Efka SI 2035 - final production > 95 N/A solvent-based solution of defoaming substances with modified silicone compounds Efka SI 2038 - final production > 95 N/A Efka SI 2721 - at any stage of the production process > 95 N/A Efka SI 2722 - before or after processing > 70 N/A Efka SI 2723 - prior to processing < 25 N/A Efka SI 2741 - before addition of pigments / fillers > 90 N/A All products APEO-free
little helpers love great achievements 39 Recommended for solvent-based systems solvent-free systems Features and benefits Silicone-free air-release agent for non-aqueous coatings such as epoxy, polyurethane or UPE systems. Silicone-free defoamer for broad use in solvent-based systems, well-suited for clear systems due to the improved compatibility. Polyurethane, acid-cure and NC wood finishes. Acid-cured and NC-curtain coating systems, UPE and gelcoats, silicone-free. 2-pk polyurethane, acid-cure and baking enamels. Thin layer gel coat, UPE, casting resins and epoxies (i.e. flooring). UPE, epoxy and polyurethane systems. Ultra-low VOC deaerator for pigmented and clear resin systems; very effective against macro/microfoam in high solids 2K PU, 2K epoxy, and radiation curable coatings. Silicone-based highly efficient air-release agent with excellent compatibility with non-aqueous coatings such as epoxy, polyurethane or UPE systems. Polyurethane curtain coatings and baking enamels. Polyurethane, acid-cure and NC wood finishes. Physically drying systems and air-drying alkyds. Physically drying systems and medium- to long-oil air-drying alkyds. Polyurethane, acid-cure and NC wood varnishes, good compatibility. UV-curing and EBC systems; highly effective defoaming in clear and matted systems; defoaming substances in 2-ethylhexyl acrylate. Solvent-free epoxy and polyurethane systems. Solvent-free epoxy and polyurethane systems, low odor, high-solid 2-pack systems and solvent-free radiation-curing systems. Defoamer for solvent-based systems, effective in nitrocellulose and polyurethane-based formulations. * Recommended for low-voc paints and coatings if VOC content < 1 %. Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method defined in the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC. For products with a VOC level above 15 % the value is based on calculation according to recipe. N/A: Not Applicable
40 little helpers love great achievements Defoamers Product selector Architectural Water-based coatings Product name Description high PVC paints matte / interior satin / semi-gloss high gloss wood paints and stains exterior and elastic paints, plasters colorants low-voc alkyd emulsions PU emulsions defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems Foamaster MO 2107 Foamaster MO 2111 NC Foamaster MO 2119 Foamaster MO 2133 Foamaster MO 2140 Foamaster MO 2152 Foamaster MO 2170 Foamaster MO 2172 mineral oil-based defoamers Foamaster MO 2175 Foamaster MO 2184 Foamaster MO 2185 Foamaster MO 2190 Foamaster MO 2192 Foamaster MO NDW NC Foamaster MO NXZ NC Foamaster WO 2310 white-oil-based defoamers Foamaster WO 2323 FoamStar ED 2522 FoamStar ED 2523 emulsion defoamers FoamStar ED 2526 The data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
little helpers love great achievements 41 industrial and automotive 100 % systems Solvent-based coatings styrene acrylic/ acrylic emulsions baking coating/ enamels 2-pk epoxy emulsion polymerization/ latex handling powder coating UV-curable 2-pk epoxy/ unsaturated polyester NC alkyd, long oil alkyd, medium oil high-solids polyacrylic/ polyurethane PVC/vinyl 2-pk epoxy baking enamels coil coatings excellent good
42 little helpers love great achievements Defoamers Product selector Architectural Water-based coatings Product name Description high PVC paints matte / interior satin / semi-gloss high gloss wood paints and stains exterior and elastic paints, plasters colorants low-voc alkyd emulsions PU emulsions defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems (cont.) FoamStar PB 2706 polyether derivative of a fatty acid FoamStar PB 2922 FoamStar PB 2941 FoamStar SI 2210 NC powder defoamers FoamStar SI 2213 FoamStar SI 2250 modified polydimethylsiloxane-based defoamers FoamStar SI 2280 FoamStar SI 2292 NC FoamStar ST 2400 FoamStar ST 2410 FoamStar ST 2412 FoamStar ST 2420 FoamStar ST 2434 star polymer-based defoamers FoamStar ST 2436 FoamStar ST 2438 FoamStar ST 2439 FoamStar ST 2445 FoamStar ST 2446 The data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
little helpers love great achievements 43 industrial and automotive 100 % systems Solvent-based coatings styrene acrylic/ acrylic emulsions baking coating/ enamels 2-pk epoxy emulsion polymerization/ latex handling powder coating UV-curable 2-pk epoxy/ unsaturated polyester NC alkyd, long oil alkyd, medium oil high-solids polyacrylic/ polyurethane PVC/vinyl 2-pk epoxy baking enamels coil coatings excellent good
44 little helpers love great achievements Defoamers Product selector Architectural Water-based coatings Product name Description high PVC paints matte / interior satin / semi-gloss high gloss wood paints and stains exterior and elastic paints, plasters colorants low-voc alkyd emulsions PU emulsions defoamers designed to be used in non-aqueous systems Efka PB 2001 Efka PB 2010 Efka PB 2018 Efka PB 2020 Efka PB 2021 solvent-based solution of defoaming substances silicone-free Efka PB 2050 Efka PB 2720 Efka PB 2744 Efka SI 2008 Efka SI 2022 Efka SI 2023 Efka SI 2025 Efka SI 2035 Efka SI 2038 solvent-based solution of defoaming substances with modified silicone compounds Efka SI 2721 Efka SI 2722 Efka SI 2723 Efka SI 2741 The data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
little helpers love great achievements 45 industrial and automotive 100 % systems Solvent-based coatings styrene acrylic/ acrylic emulsions baking coating/ enamels 2-pk epoxy emulsion polymerization/ latex handling powder coating UV-curable 2-pk epoxy/ unsaturated polyester NC alkyd, long oil alkyd, medium oil high-solids polyacrylic/ polyurethane PVC/vinyl 2-pk epoxy baking enamels coil coatings excellent good
46 little helpers love great achievements Rheology modifiers Rheology modifiers enable formulators to adjust the flow behavior of paints. That way, painters benefit from improved viscosity and application characteristics. For example, rheology modifiers from BASF reduce dripping and spattering of paint during roller or brush application. Sag resistance of a paint is improved by a rapid but controlled viscosity increase after application. During transport and storage of the paint, the rheology modifiers prevent sedimentation of the pigments within a formulation. At a glance broad portfolio of synthetic rheology modifiers, including non-ionic associative (HEUR/HMPE), anionic associative (HASE) and non-associative thickener (ASE) technologies focus on water-based systems with highly efficient products that provide additional functionality like wetting properties and health or environmental aspects (free of VOC, odor, APEO and heavy metals)
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48 little helpers love great achievements Rheology modifiers Technical information, features and benefits Product name Description Solids (%) Viscosity (mpa.s) VOC content (%) Recommended for low-voc paints* Tin-free Attagel 40 natural attapulgite clay 100 powder < 0.1 Attagel 50 100 powder < 0.1 Efka RM 1463 20 paste 80 polyamide wax Efka RM 1469 20 paste 80 Efka RM 1506 polyolefin wax 24 paste 76 Efka RM 1900 100 powder < 0.1 modified hydrogenated castor oil Efka RM 1920 100 powder < 0.1 Efka RM 1965 overbased calcium sulfonate complex ~ 70 paste 30 Rheovis AS 1125 NA 25 ~ 17 < 0.1 Rheovis AS 1127 NM 40 ~ 50 < 1 Rheovis AS 1130 NS 30 ~ 5 < 1 non-associative thickener: anionic polyacrylate copolymer (ASE) Rheovis AS 1188 60 ~ 1.3 < 1 Rheovis AS 1237 30 ~ 5 < 1 Rheovis AS 1337 30 ~ 40 < 1 Rheovis AS 1920 >98 _ < 1 Rheovis HS 1152 40 ~ 5 < 1 Rheovis HS 1162 35 ~5 < 1 associative thickener: anionic polyacrylate copolymer, hydrophobically modified (HASE) Rheovis HS 1212 40 ~ 5 < 0.5 Rheovis HS 1332 40 ~5 < 1 All products APEO-free
little helpers love great achievements 49 Recommended for water-based systems solvent-based systems solvent-free systems Features and benefits Thickening agent providing improved anti-sagging, anti-spatter and syneresis control. Thickening agent providing improved anti-sagging, anti-spatter and syneresis control; more efficient than Attagel 40. Enhanced anti-sagging and anti-settling properties. Anti-settling, anti-sagging; provides strong thixotropic behavior. Prevents settling and hard-caking in pigment concentrate systems. Provides excellent sag resistance for non-aqueous formulations; higher temperature stability. Provides excellent sag resistance for non-aqueous formulations; standard thixotropy. Prevents settling of pigments in solvent-based coatings by developing a more shear-thinning rheological behavior; prevents the formation of hard pigment sedimentation. Non-associative pure acrylic thickener; alkali-swellable emulsion (ASE); low-shear thickener; highly shear thinning; anti-sagging; high yield point; lower water uptake. Non-associative pure acrylic thickener; alkali-swellable emulsion (ASE); low-shear thickener; highly shear thinning; anti-sagging; reduced syneresis. Non-associative pure acrylic thickener; highly efficient low-shear thickener; highly shear thinning, anti-sagging and antisettling; used in pigment and filler slurries but also highly successful in industrial and automotive formulations for spray applications. Non-associative pure acrylic thickener; highly efficient low-shear thickener; for adhesive and mastics used in pigment and filler slurries but also highly successful in industrial and automotive formulations for spray applications. Non-associative pure acrylic thickener; mid-shear thickener, provide a Newtonian rheology profile, allows good leveling. Non-associative pure acrylic thickener; most Newtonian product in the Rheovis range. Highly effective rheological control thickener for systems which are supplied as "dry systems." Acrylic thickener with associative thickening; low-shear thickener; for paints and plasters; anti-sagging, prolongs open time. Acrylic thickener with associative thickening; thixotropic flow behavior; low water uptake; no impact on wet adhesion even after long water contact. Acrylic thickener with associative thickening; mid-shear thickener; improves flow; excellent efficiency; versatile product which can be used in most paint systems. Acrylic thickener with associative thickening; high-shear thickener; Newtonian flow behavior; improved leveling; increases coating build-up, layer thickness increases coating build-up / layer thickness. * Recommended for low-voc paints and coatings if VOC content < 1 %. Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method defined in the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC. For products with a VOC level above 15 % the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
50 little helpers love great achievements Rheology modifiers Technical information, features and benefits Product name Description Solids (%) Viscosity (mpa.s) VOC content (%) Recommended for low-voc paints* Tin-free Rheovis PE 1320 NC 40 ~ 1,600 20 Associative thickener: hydrophobically modified polyether (HMPE) Rheovis PE 1331 21 ~ 2,300 < 0.1 Rheovis PE 1332 20 ~ 1,100 < 0.1 Rheovis PU 1185 18 ~ 2,800 20 Rheovis PU 1191 30 ~ 2,800 < 1 Rheovis PU 1214 NC 40 ~ 3,500 20 Rheovis PU 1215 30 ~ 2,800 < 1 Rheovis PU 1235 25 ~ 1,200 20 associative thickener: hydrophobically modified ethoxylated urethane (HEUR) Rheovis PU 1250 NC 40 ~ 3,500 20 Rheovis PU 1251 30 ~ 2,800 < 1 Rheovis PU 1280 26 ~ 3,800 20 Rheovis PU 1291 45 ~ 3,000 < 1 Rheovis PU 1341 20 ~ 2,800 < 1 Rheovis VP 1231 aqueous solution of a hydrophobic modified vinylpyrrolidone-vinylacetate copolymer 30 ~ 2,200 <1 All products APEO-free
little helpers love great achievements 51 Recommended for water-based systems solvent-based systems solvent-free systems Excellent high-shear thickener; imparts excellent flow. Excellent high-shear thickener; imparts excellent flow. Excellent high-shear thickener; imparts excellent flow. Features and benefits Low/mid-shear thickener with excellent performance and easy-handling; strong pseudoplasticity. Next-generation strong low-shear thickener with excellent performance and easy-handling; strong pseudoplasticity. Mid-shear thickener; nearly Newtonian; excellent balance of high- and low-shear viscosity build. Mid-shear thickener; medium pseudoplastic. Mid-shear thickener; medium pseudoplastic for VOC-containing coatings. Mid-shear thickener; medium pseudoplastic; provides excellent orientation of effect pigments. Mid-shear thickener; slightly pseudoplastic. Mid-shear thickener; designed to improve the application and sagging properties of latex systems. Next-generation VOC-free mid-shear rheology modifier with excellent ICI thickening and easy-handling. Excellent high-shear thickener; imparts excellent flow; low odor; low VOC. Non-associative low-shear thickener designed for maximum efficiency at ph of 5; can also be used as protective colloid in cationic systems. * Recommended for low-voc paints and coatings if VOC content < 1 %. Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method defined in the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC. For products with a VOC level above 15 % the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
52 little helpers love great achievements Rheology modifiers Product selector Architectural Water-based coatings Product name Description high PVC paints matte/interior satin/semi-gloss high gloss wood paints and stains exterior and elastic paints, plasters colorants low-voc alkyd emulsions PU emulsions Attagel 40 natural attapulgite clay Attagel 50 Efka RM 1463 Efka RM 1469 polyamide wax Efka RM 1506 polyolefin wax Efka RM 1900 Efka RM 1920 modified hydrogenated castor oil Efka RM 1965 overbased calcium sulfonate complex Rheovis AS 1125 NA Rheovis AS 1127 NM Rheovis AS 1130 NS Rheovis AS 1188 non-associative thickener: anionic polyacrylate copolymer (ASE) Rheovis AS 1237 Rheovis AS 1337 Rheovis AS 1920 Rheovis HS 1152 Rheovis HS 1162 associative thickener: anionic polyacrylate copolymer, hydrophobically modified (HASE) Rheovis HS 1212 Rheovis HS 1332 The data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
little helpers love great achievements 53 industrial and automotive 100 % systems Solvent-based coatings styrene acrylic/ acrylic emulsions baking coating/ enamels 2-pk epoxy powder coating UV-curable 2-pk epoxy/ unsaturated polyester NC alkyd, long oil alkyd, medium oil high-solids polyacrylic/ polyurethane PVC/vinyl 2-pk epoxy baking enamels coil coatings excellent good
54 little helpers love great achievements Rheology modifiers Product selector Architectural Water-based coatings Product name Description high PVC paints matte/interior satin/semi-gloss high gloss wood paints and stains exterior and elastic paints, plasters colorants low-voc alkyd emulsions PU emulsions Rheovis PE 1320 NC associative thickener: hydrophobically modified polyether (HMPE) Rheovis PE 1331 Rheovis PE 1332 Rheovis PU 1185 Rheovis PU 1191 Rheovis PU 1214 NC Rheovis PU 1215 Rheovis PU 1235 associative thickener: hydrophobically modified ethoxylated urethane (HEUR) Rheovis PU 1250 NC Rheovis PU 1251 Rheovis PU 1280 Rheovis PU 1291 Rheovis PU 1341 Rheovis VP 1231 aqueous solution of a hydrophobic modified vinylpyrrolidone-vinylacetate copolymer The data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
little helpers love great achievements 55 industrial and automotive 100 % systems Solvent-based coatings styrene acrylic/ acrylic emulsions baking coating/ enamels 2-pk epoxy powder coating UV-curable 2-pk epoxy/ unsaturated polyester NC alkyd, long oil alkyd, medium oil high-solids polyacrylic/ polyurethane PVC/vinyl 2-pk epoxy baking enamels coil coatings excellent good
56 little helpers love great achievements Film-forming agents Film-forming agents are used to support the film-forming process of a paint or coating. Within this product group, BASF offers coalescing agents, open-time extenders and plasticizers. At a glance high-performance coalescents and plasticizers with focus on low VOC complete range of open-time extenders based on renewable raw materials
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58 little helpers love great achievements Film-forming agents Technical information, features and benefits Product name Description Solids (%) Viscosity (mpa.s) VOC content (%) Recommended for low-voc paints* Iodine number (gl/100g) film-forming agents Loxanol CA 5086 > 97 ~ 60 < 3 Loxanol CA 5087 > 99 ~ 60 < 1 non-ionic surfactant Loxanol CA 5120 > 98 ~ 80 < 2 Loxanol CA 5130 > 97 ~ 80 < 3 Loxanol CA 5310 propylene glycol monoester of predominantly C-19 fatty acids > 98 ~ 30 < 2 plasticizers Efka PL 5381 100 < 0.1 2.5 soybean oil, epoxidized Efka PL 5382 > 98 < 2 1.25 Efka PL 5651 NF bis(butylcarbitol)formal > 98 < 2 miscellaneous Loxanol MI 6627 zinc salt of an organic nitrogen compound > 99 powder < 0.1 conductivity aids Efka IO 6779 Efka IO 6780 Efka IO 6782 solution of quaternary ammonium salt, long chain fatty acid modified solution of quaternary ammonium salt, fatty acid modified solution of quaternary ammonium salt, short chain alkyl modified 80 20 80 20 70 30 Efka IO 6783 ionic liquid, hydroxy functional ammonium salt > 98 < 2 Efka IO 6785 Efka IO 6786 Efka IO 6790 Efka IO 6983 ionic liquid, non-functional imidazolium salt, medium active ionic liquid, non-functional imidazolium salt, highly active polar, long-chain ester based on natural raw materials polyamide particles containing ionic liquids, powder form > 97 < 3 > 97 < 3 > 99 solid (pearls) < 3 100 powder < 1
little helpers love great achievements 59 Oxirane content (%) water-based systems Recommended for solvent-based systems solvent-free systems Features and benefits High performance, zero VOC, coalescing agent for water-borne applications. High performance, zero VOC, coalescing agent for water-borne applications. High performance, zero VOC, coalescing agent for water-borne applications. High performance, zero VOC, coalescing agent for water-borne applications. Excellent balance of coalescent properties. 6.65 Standard epoxy plasticizer, good stabilizing effect, resists extraction. 6.7 Epoxy plasticizer for the paint industry. Enhances low temperature properties and reduces processing viscosities in elastomers and thermoplastic elastomers. Highly efficient corrosion inhibitor in combination with zinc phosphate. Increases the electric conductivity of a liquid or solid paint film. Increases the electric conductivity of a liquid or solid paint film. Increases the electric conductivity of a liquid or solid paint film. Conductivity promoter to adjust antistatic property of coatings and resistivity in liquid formulations to prevent from static charge build-up or dust attraction during and after the drying process. Conductivity promoter to adjust antistatic property of coatings and resistivity in liquid formulations to prevent from static charge build-up or dust attraction during and after the drying process. Conductivity promoter to adjust antistatic property of coatings and resistivity in liquid formulations to prevent from static charge build-up or dust attraction during and after the drying process. Prevents build-up of direct current potentials during electrostatic powder spray coating. Organic conductive filler for coatings, putties and adhesives. * Recommended for low-voc paints and coatings if VOC content < 1 %. Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method defined in the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC. For products with a VOC level above 15 % the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
60 little helpers love great achievements Film-forming agents Product selector Architectural Water-based coatings Product name Description high PVC paints matte/interior satin/semi-gloss high gloss wood paints and stains exterior and elastic paints, plasters colorants low-voc alkyd emulsions PU emulsions film-forming agents Loxanol CA 5086 Loxanol CA 5087 non-ionic surfactant Loxanol CA 5120 Loxanol CA 5130 Loxanol CA 5310 propylene glycol monoester of predominantly C-19 fatty acids plasticizers Efka PL 5381 Efka PL 5382 soybean oil, epoxidized Efka PL 5651 NF bis(butylcarbitol)formal miscellaneous Loxanol MI 6627 zinc salt of an organic nitrogen compound conductivity aids Efka IO 6779 Efka IO 6780 solution of quaternary ammonium salt Efka IO 6782 Efka IO 6783 ionic liquid, hydroxy functional ammonium salt Efka IO 6785 Efka IO 6786 Efka IO 6790 Efka IO 6983 ionic liquid, non-functional imidazolium salt polar, long-chain ester based on natural raw materials polyamide particles containing ionic liquids, powder form The data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
little helpers love great achievements 61 industrial and automotive 100 % systems Solvent-based coatings styrene acrylic/ acrylic emulsions baking coating/ enamels 2-pk epoxy powder coating UV-curable 2-pk epoxy/ unsaturated polyester NC alkyd, long oil alkyd, medium oil high-solids polyacrylic/ polyurethane PVC/vinyl 2-pk epoxy baking enamels coil coatings excellent good
62 little helpers love great achievements Glossary A Attagel 40 48, 52 Attagel 50 48, 52 D Dispex AA 4030 12, 20 Dispex AA 4040 NS 12, 20 Dispex AA 4135 NA 12, 20 Dispex AA 4140 NS 12, 20 Dispex AA 4144 12, 20 Dispex AA 4935 12, 20 Dispex CX 4230 12, 20 Dispex CX 4240 12, 20 Dispex CX 4320 12, 20 Dispex CX 4340 12, 20 Dispex CX 4910 12, 20 Dispex Ultra FA 4404 6, 14 Dispex Ultra FA 4416 6, 14 Dispex Ultra FA 4420 6, 14 Dispex Ultra FA 4425 6, 14 Dispex Ultra FA 4431 6, 14 Dispex Ultra FA 4437 6, 14 Dispex Ultra FA 4480 6, 14 Dispex Ultra FA 4483 6, 14 Dispex Ultra PA 4503 12, 20 Dispex Ultra PA 4510 8, 16 Dispex Ultra PA 4530 8, 16 Dispex Ultra PA 4550 8, 16 Dispex Ultra PA 4560 8, 16 Dispex Ultra PA 4590 8, 16 Dispex Ultra PX 4275 8, 16 Dispex Ultra PX 4525 8, 16 Dispex Ultra PX 4575 8, 16 Dispex Ultra PX 4585 8, 16 E Efka FA 4600 6, 14 Efka FA 4601 6, 14 Efka FA 4608 6, 14 Efka FA 4609 6, 14 Efka FA 4620 6, 14 Efka FA 4642 6, 14 Efka FA 4644 6, 14 Efka FA 4654 6, 14 Efka FA 4663 NU 6, 14 Efka FA 4665 6, 14 Efka FA 4666 6, 14 Efka FA 4671 6, 14 Efka FL 3277 26, 30 Efka FL 3337 26, 30 Efka FL 3670 26, 30 Efka FL 3740 EH 26, 30 Efka FL 3745 26, 30 Efka FL 3770 26, 30 Efka FL 3772 26, 30 Efka FL 3777 26, 30 Efka FL 3778 26, 30 Efka FL 3785 26, 30 Efka IO 6779 58, 60 Efka IO 6780 58, 60 Efka IO 6782 58, 60 Efka IO 6783 58, 60 Efka IO 6785 58, 60 Efka IO 6786 58, 60 Efka IO 6790 58, 60 Efka IO 6983 58, 60 Efka PA 4400 8, 16 Efka PA 4401 8, 16 Efka PA 4403 8, 16 Efka PA 4450 8, 16 Efka PB 2001 36, 44 Efka PB 2010 36, 44 Efka PB 2018 36, 44 Efka PB 2020 36, 44 Efka PB 2021 36, 44 Efka PB 2050 36, 44 Efka PB 2720 36, 44 Efka PB 2744 36, 44 Efka PL 5381 58, 60 Efka PL 5382 58, 60 Efka PL 5651 NF 58, 60 Efka PU 4009 8, 16 Efka PU 4010 8, 16 Efka PU 4015 8, 16 Efka PU 4020 8, 16 Efka PU 4046 8, 16 Efka PU 4047 10, 18 Efka PU 4050 10, 18 Efka PU 4061 10, 18 Efka PU 4063 10, 18 Efka PU 4080 10, 18
little helpers love great achievements 63 Efka PX 4300 10, 18 Efka PX 4310 10, 18 Efka PX 4320 10, 18 Efka PX 4330 10, 18 Efka PX 4340 10, 18 Efka PX 4350 10, 18 Efka PX 4701 10, 18 Efka PX 4731 10, 18 Efka PX 4732 10, 18 Efka PX 4733 10, 18 Efka PX 4751 10, 18 Efka RM 1463 48, 52 Efka RM 1469 48, 52 Efka RM 1506 48, 52 Efka RM 1900 48, 52 Efka RM 1920 48, 52 Efka RM 1965 48, 52 Efka SI 2008 36, 44 Efka SI 2022 36, 44 Efka SI 2023 36, 44 Efka SI 2025 36, 44 Efka SI 2035 36, 44 Efka SI 2038 36, 44 Efka SI 2721 36, 44 Efka SI 2722 36, 44 Efka SI 2723 36, 44 Efka SI 2741 36, 44 Efka SL 3030 26, 30 Efka SL 3031 26, 30 Efka SL 3033 26, 30 Efka SL 3035 26, 30 Efka SL 3200 26, 30 Efka SL 3210 26, 30 Foamaster MO 2107 32, 40 Foamaster MO 2111 NC 32, 40 Foamaster MO 2119 32, 40 Foamaster MO 2133 32, 40 Foamaster MO 2140 32, 40 Foamaster MO 2152 32, 40 Foamaster MO 2170 32, 40 Foamaster MO 2172 32, 40 Foamaster MO 2175 32, 40 Foamaster MO 2184 32, 40 Foamaster MO 2185 32, 40 Foamaster MO 2190 32, 40 Foamaster MO 2192 32, 40 Foamaster MO NDW NC 32, 40 Foamaster MO NXZ NC 32, 40 Foamaster WO 2310 32, 40 Foamaster WO 2323 32, 40 FoamStar ED 2522 32, 40 FoamStar ED 2523 32, 40 FoamStar ED 2526 32, 40 FoamStar PB 2706 34, 42 FoamStar PB 2922 34, 42 FoamStar PB 2941 34, 42 FoamStar SI 2210 NC 34, 42 FoamStar SI 2213 34, 42 FoamStar SI 2250 34, 42 FoamStar SI 2280 34, 42 FoamStar SI 2292 NC 34, 42 FoamStar ST 2400 34, 42 FoamStar ST 2410 34, 42 FoamStar ST 2412 34, 42 FoamStar ST 2420 34, 42 FoamStar ST 2434 34, 42 FoamStar ST 2436 34, 42 FoamStar ST 2438 34, 42 FoamStar ST 2439 34, 42 FoamStar ST 2445 34, 42 FoamStar ST 2446 34, 42 H Hydropalat SL 3682 26, 30 Hydropalat WE 3111 24, 28 Hydropalat WE 3120 24, 28 Hydropalat WE 3135 24, 28 Hydropalat WE 3136 24, 28 Hydropalat WE 3147 24, 28 Hydropalat WE 3155 24, 28 Hydropalat WE 3167 24, 28 Hydropalat WE 3220 24, 28 Hydropalat WE 3221 24, 28 Hydropalat WE 3311 24, 28 Hydropalat WE 3317 24, 28 Hydropalat WE 3320 24, 28 Hydropalat WE 3322 24, 28 Hydropalat WE 3323 24, 28 Hydropalat WE 3370 24, 28 Hydropalat WE 3475 24, 28 Hydropalat WE 3477 24, 28 Hydropalat WE 3650 24, 28 Hydropalat WE 3694 24, 28 Hydropalat WE 3966 24, 28 L Loxanol CA 5086 58, 60 Loxanol CA 5087 58, 60 Loxanol CA 5120 58, 60 Loxanol CA 5130 58, 60 Loxanol CA 5310 58, 60 Loxanol MI 6627 58, 60 R Rheovis AS 1125 NA 48, 52 Rheovis AS 1127 NM 48, 52 Rheovis AS 1130 NS 48, 52 Rheovis AS 1188 48, 52 Rheovis AS 1237 48, 52 Rheovis AS 1337 48, 52 Rheovis AS 1920 48, 52 Rheovis HS 1152 48, 52 Rheovis HS 1162 48, 52 Rheovis HS 1212 48, 52 Rheovis HS 1332 48, 52 Rheovis PE 1320 NC 50, 54 Rheovis PE 1331 50, 54 Rheovis PE 1332 50, 54 Rheovis PU 1185 50, 54 Rheovis PU 1191 50, 54 Rheovis PU 1214 NC 50, 54 Rheovis PU 1215 50, 54 Rheovis PU 1235 50, 54 Rheovis PU 1250 NC 50, 54 Rheovis PU 1251 50, 54 Rheovis PU 1280 50, 54 Rheovis PU 1291 50, 54 Rheovis PU 1341 50, 54 Rheovis VP 1231 50, 54
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